braza (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Braza is a noun in Spanish.

Phonetic Transcription

/bɾaθa/ (in Spain) or /ˈbɾasa/ (in Latin America)

Translation Options into English

• Braza (in a nautical context): brace
• Braza (in a general context): breadth, a unit of measurement roughly equivalent to 1.65 meters or 5.4 feet, or it can also refer to a stroke in swimming (in sports context).

Meaning and Usage

In the context of sailing, braza refers to the element used to control the angle of the sails (especially in relation to the wind). In a general sense, it is also used as a unit of measure, particularly in naval contexts, indicating the width of a boat or a physical measure in larger scales. It has a somewhat specialized usage, although it does appear in conversations about sailing and outdoor activities.

In terms of usage frequency, braza is more commonly encountered in written texts related to nautical terminology or sports activities rather than in everyday oral conversations.

Example Sentences

1. La braza de la vela permite un mejor control del rumbo de la embarcación.

2. The brace of the sail allows for better steering control of the vessel.

3. Durante la competición, el nadador utilizó la braza para obtener velocidad en la piscina.

4. During the competition, the swimmer used the breaststroke to gain speed in the pool.

5. Los marineros ajustaron la braza para aprovechar al máximo el viento.

6. The sailors adjusted the brace to take full advantage of the wind.

Idiomatic Expressions

Braza is not heavily used in idiomatic expressions; however, nautical expressions that include it might be relevant. Here are a couple of examples:

1. A toda braza (At full speed)
2. Navegamos a toda braza en la regata, superando a nuestros competidores.

3. We sailed at full speed in the regatta, overtaking our competitors.

4. Echar una braza (To push forward, often used metaphorically)

5. Es hora de echar una braza y terminar este proyecto.
6. It’s time to push forward and finish this project.

Etymology

The word braza originates from the late Latin term “bracĭa”, meaning "arms" or "grasp", which relates to the idea of breadth and reach in physical measures. Its application evolved, particularly in nautical and general contexts.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms:
• En inglés: brace in nautical terms, width in general terms.
• Antonyms:
• Narrowness (in terms of measure).

The word braza serves a specific purpose within nautical terminology and swimming contexts, rendering it a specialized term rather than a commonplace conversational word.